CHAPTER XXI.

Mrs. Bird gets in a Rage.--Starve a Child.--Mrs. Bird blows off at Mrs. Beagle.--Takes Breath.--Blows off again.--Mrs. Beagle gives a Piece of her Mind.--Aunt Sonora drops in.--She has no Faith in Second Wives.--All adjourn to the House of Mrs. Swipes.--General Fight of Tongues.--Mrs. Swipes gives her Opinion.--A Dead Set by all upon Mrs. Longbow.--Mrs. Longbow raps at the Door.--The Scene changes.--Final Wind-up. 272